Bose AM262840 User Manual

The Bose

Lifestyle

January 4, 2002

Ampliﬁer

Owner’s Guide

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Safety Information

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom panel of your Lifestyle

ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE

ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE (OU

L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE

PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER.

S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

stereo ampliﬁer:

AVIS

NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.

Additional safety information

See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this owner’s guide.

Please read this owner’s guide

Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your Lifestyle ampliﬁer properly. Save your owner’s guide for future reference.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions – for all components before

using this product.

2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture – Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by

Bose

Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions –

To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from ﬂowing through its ventilation openings.

8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time – to prevent

damage to this product.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as power -supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped – Do not attempt to

service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you.

15. To prevent risk of ﬁre or electric shock, avoid over-

loading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.

16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock.

17. See product enclosure bottom for safety related markings.

18. Use Proper Power Sources – Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

19. Avoid Power Lines – Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal. Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines.

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Important Safety Instructions

20. Ground All Outdoor Antennas – If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded. This will provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 provides informaiton with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the ground electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this page.

Information about products that generate electrical noise

If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit

than the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Note: Unauthorized modiﬁcation of the receiver or radio

remote control could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B speciﬁcations.

Antenna grounding

Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H)

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA) that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular, it speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as is practical.

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Contents

Setting up your Lifestyle

Stereo Amplifier

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Selecting a location for your Lifestyle Connecting the Lifestyle Connecting the Lifestyle

stereo amplifier to a multi-room interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

stereo amplifier to a Lifestyle

stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting up the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting Zone 2 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the Lifestyle Connecting the Lifestyle Connecting speakers to your Lifestyle Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle

stereo amplifier to a Model 20 music center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

stereo amplifier to a Model 5 music center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Powering-up your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintaining Your Lifestyle

Stereo Amplifier

Cleaning the amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Protecting outdoor wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

For your records

The serial number is located on the bottom panel of your Lifestyle Serial number: ____________________________ Purchase date: ______________________________________ We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.

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stereo ampliﬁer.

Setting up your Lifestyle

Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing the Lifestyle simple solution when you want to add Bose accessory speakers to your Lifestyle featured in the ampliﬁer, ensures full, rich stereo sound, even when the speakers are playing at low volumes. By using the Lifestyle style

Unpacking the carton

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.

Carefully unpack the shipping carton. Make sure the shipping carton for your Lifestyle includes the parts identiﬁed in Figure 1. We recommend saving all packing materials. You may need them later. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport this product.

Note: Locate the serial number on the bottom panel of the ampliﬁer, and write it in the appropriate blank on

page 3.

If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or call Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers.

Figure 1

Contents of the shipping carton

system convenience in your yard, patio, swimming deck, garage, or utility room.

Stereo Amplifier

stereo ampliﬁer. The Lifestyle

non-powered environmental speakers or Bose non-powered

system. Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing technology,

stereo ampliﬁer provides you with a

stereo ampliﬁer to expand your system, you can enjoy Bose quality sound and Life-

stereo ampliﬁer

30-ft audio input cable

PN197406

Lifestyle

stereo ampliﬁer

Owner’s guide

Power cord*

USA/Canada (120V)

The Lifestyle® stereo ampliﬁer includes a 120V AC (mains) power cord for use in the USA and Canada, or the appropriate 230V or 240V power cord for international use. Dual voltage units include a 120V power cord and a 230V plug adapter. See “Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle

ampli-

ﬁer” on page 15 for instructions on setting the dual-voltage selection switch.

230V

Europe (230V)

UK/Singapore (230V) Australia (240V)

Note: Use only the power cord supplied with your Lifestyle

stereo ampliﬁer. If the power cord does not ﬁt

plug adaptor

your power (mains) outlet, DO NOT alter the plug in any way. Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance.

Note: The Lifestyle

stereo ampliﬁer is designed for use with Bose non-powered environmental speakers or

Bose non-powered accessory speakers ONLY.

CAUTION: If you purchased a dual voltage unit, DO NOT plug it into an AC (mains) outlet until you check

the position of the voltage selection switch on the rear panel of the product. Using the wrong voltage setting may cause damage to your product. See “Checking to see if you have a dual voltage Lifestyle

ampliﬁer” on

page 15.

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Selecting a location for your Lifestyle

Select a location for your Lifestyle

CAUTION: DO NOT mount the ampliﬁer on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have hazards con-

cealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. The ampliﬁer must be placed indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors or on boats.

Although the ampliﬁer does not need to be situated close to either your Lifestyle speakers, consider the following guidelines when selecting a location for your ampliﬁer:

• Locate the ampliﬁer indoors and within 8 feet (2.5 m) of a power outlet.

• Make sure that the ampliﬁer is located within the reach of the supplied 30-foot audio input cable.

• Place the ampliﬁer in an area where the maximum ambient temperature is less than 104 ° F (45 ° C).

• For optimum performance, place the ampliﬁer in a well-ventilated area.

• DO NOT PLACE THE AMPLIFIER IN A COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AREA – If the ampliﬁer is installed on a

shelf, or in a bookcase, or inside an entertainment center, maintain 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) minimum clearance (Figure 2) on all sides of the ampliﬁer with an open area of 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) minimum immediately above it to allow for air ﬂow. If adequate ventilation is not provided, the ampliﬁer will automatically protect itself by reducing its volume level in order to limit its temperature.

• DO NOT place the ampliﬁer on any heat-sensitive surface, such as the ﬁnished surface of ﬁne furniture. Like all electrical equipment, it generates some heat.

• DO NOT use the ampliﬁer in a damp location. It is important to prevent moisture from getting into the unit.

Figure 2

Required clearance between the ampliﬁer and any material or surface.

2.0 in.

(5.0 cm)

3.0 in.

(7.5 cm)

Setting Up Your Lifestyle

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stereo ampliﬁer and mount it according to the following guidelines.

2.0 in.

(5.0 cm)

Stereo Amplifier

system or the accessory

Figure 3

Horizontal surface mounting

Figure 4

Wall mounting

2.0 in.

5.0 cm)

2.0 in.

(5.0 cm)

• When mounting the ampliﬁer on a horizontal surface like a ﬂoor or shelf (Figure 3), the ampliﬁer’s rubber feet provide stability and prevent scratches.

• To mount the ampliﬁer on a wall (Figure 4), remove the rubber feet and use the existing guide holes in the ampliﬁer’s enclosure. See Figure 5 on page 6 for recommended mounting hardware.

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Bose AM262840 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before you begin

Unpacking the carton